Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced new efforts to reinforce the country’s response to tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV by improving systems that support care at the community level. The plan was outlined Tuesday during a consultative meeting in Nairobi between the Ministry and a delegation from the Global Fund. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni led the talks and confirmed the review of ongoing health programs backed by the international financing agency.
PS Muthoni said the meeting focused on strengthening essential systems to ensure patients receive consistent care. “We discussed ways to improve how we procure health commodities, expand digital information tools, and train frontline health workers across the country,” PS Muthoni said.
The ministry is targeting better supply chains for medicine and diagnostic tools to ensure uninterrupted treatment, especially in rural and underserved areas. Officials also plan to scale up the use of health data to track infections and direct resources more efficiently. This renewed commitment comes amid rising concerns over treatment gaps and new infections. According to the latest national data, Kenya recorded 32,000 TB-related deaths in 2023. HIV remains a major concern, with more than 1.3 million Kenyans living with the virus. Malaria continues to affect large parts of the country, particularly in Western and Coastal regions, where transmission rates remain high.
The Global Fund remains a key partner in Kenya’s public health strategy. It provides funding for medications, diagnostic kits, and health workforce support. The fund also supports national efforts aimed at ending these three epidemics as public health threats.
Health experts say Kenya’s progress depends heavily on the government’s ability to maintain steady drug supplies, invest in data systems, and expand outreach services. The ministry confirmed that further reviews will follow in coming weeks to finalize priority actions and budgets for the next phase of implementation.
Kenya’s updated response plan aligns with global targets to reduce TB, malaria, and HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
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